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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is carted off the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Lamar Jackson questionable for Ravens against Packers

Dec. 17, 2021 06:12 PM EST

An ice resurfacer prepares the rink before an NHL hockey game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Florida Panthers, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. The Panthers announced that eight players will not play due to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Column: Sports let their guard down, COVID makes a comeback

By Paul Newberry Dec. 17, 2021 02:05 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, right, is stopped just short of the end zone by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy, left, during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Division rivalries, playoff implications highlight Week 15

By Barry Wilner Dec. 16, 2021 11:54 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks off the field with an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Jackson-Rodgers QB matchup threatened by injury concerns

By Noah Trister Dec. 16, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (12) makes a catch under pressure from Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Ravens put interconference streak on the line against GB

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks to pass against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (Adam Niemi/The Daily Mining Gazette via AP)
Vikings look to steady themselves against struggling Bears

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 16, 2021 01:54 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) jumps into the end zone near Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) for a touchdown run in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)
With playoffs possible, Vikings try not to stumble at Bears

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 01:42 PM EST

Miami Dolphins Dolphins quarterbacks coach Charlie Frye looks on as Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) throws a pass during NFL Football practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla., in preparation for their game against the New York Jets on Sunday. (David Santiago /Miami Herald via AP)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 15

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 16, 2021 01:14 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 11:30 AM EST
Dec. 17 1933 — The Chicago Bears win the first NFL championship with a 23-21 victory over the New York Giants. The Bears score the winning touchdown on...

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers celebrates Aaron Jones' touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' Rodgers thriving despite toe injury

Dec. 15, 2021 06:45 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass to wide receiver Mike Evans during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The reception moved Brady past former Saints quarterback Drew Brees for the most completions in NFL history. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tom Brady keeps hitting milestones at age 44

By Josh Dubow Dec. 15, 2021 02:28 AM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) and David Andrews (60) walk off the field after getting a win over the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex )
Packers back on top of AP Pro32 poll; Bucs, Pats follow

By Simmi Buttar Dec. 14, 2021 08:34 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Arizona Cardinals with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Rams resourceful in overcoming COVID-19 issues at Cardinals

By Greg Beacham Dec. 14, 2021 05:00 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Column: Teams cautious as big names land on NFL's virus list

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 14, 2021 02:30 AM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks to pass against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (Adam Niemi/The Daily Mining Gazette via AP)
Fields continues to show progress while Bears lose again

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 13, 2021 05:52 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks off the field with an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Ravens hoping injured QB Lamar Jackson can return quickly

By Noah Trister Dec. 13, 2021 05:20 PM EST

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) catches a pass intended for New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) near the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami Dolphins free safety Jevon Holland (8) is center. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins place 2 more players in virus protocols

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 13, 2021 04:58 PM EST

Chicago Bears' Jakeem Grant Sr. runs a punt back for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Breakdowns on special teams give Packers reason to worry

By Steve Megargee Dec. 13, 2021 04:23 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Darren Hall during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Huge draft day decision on horizon for Panthers: QB or OT?

By Steve Reed Dec. 13, 2021 01:06 PM EST

Chicago Bears' Justin Fields reacts to a penalty during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Fields can't sustain strong 1st-half play in Bears' loss

By Steve Megargee Dec. 13, 2021 12:01 AM EST